Gates Middle School vs Jenkins Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gates Middle School
Scituate · Public middle · Grades 6–8
639 students
Jenkins Elementary School
Scituate · Public elementary · Grades K–5
341 students
| Measure | Gates Middle School Scituate, Massachusetts | Jenkins Elementary School Scituate, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #72 of 300 | #121 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #1287 of 15,369 | #2362 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 639 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 639 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 72% |
| city | Scituate | Scituate |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jenkins Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 81.3).
- •Jenkins Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Jenkins Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •Gates Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.8).
- •Gates Middle School is the larger school with 639 students compared with 341.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gates Middle School better than Jenkins Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jenkins Elementary School ranks higher (85.2 vs 81.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gates Middle School and Jenkins Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Scituate and Scituate in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gates Middle School: 639. Jenkins Elementary School: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gates Middle School and Jenkins Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Gates Middle School is 72nd of 300 and Jenkins Elementary School is 121st of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).